CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT

Pioneer staff will effectively and consistently manage head injuries to aid in ensuring that athletes sustaining a concussion will be identified, treated and referred appropriately until they are fully recovered. 

Once symptom-free and cleared by their family doctor, the Return to Play protocol will be as follows and executed by Pioneer's Certified Athletic Trainer: 


1. Light aerobic exercise. Non-resistance training. Walk, bike or elliptical for 15-20 minutes.

2. Add higher exertion aerobics. 20 each of jumping jacks, sit ups and push- ups.

3. Add resistance band exercises. Non- contact sport specific skills.

4. Add high resistance on a treadmill, bike or elliptical. Free weight exercises, bench press, arm curls and squats.

5. School MD release, return to full practice.

6. Full return to play.

7. Follow up.

Return to Play Checklist